"...These join so many others from cleanup and photos and new image creation tools to powerful writing tools. We're also seeing developers take advantage of our on-device foundation models to create entirely new experiences for users around the world," he said. These statements are being studied closely in light of a recent Bloomberg report that claimed concerns about performance of the new Siri features among people testing iOS 26.4, the version thought to be the one with which Apple intends introducing those updates."
"Cook also spoke with , where he confirmed that Apple does intend to "integrate with more" AI tools over time. While he didn't announce anything, we know the company has been speaking with AI services such as Google, Perplexity, and Anthropic. It seems likely those discussions will relate to cost for access to its platforms along with commitments on the part of third-party vendors to respect Apple's very likely tough set of SLAs."
Developers are using on-device foundation models to add features such as cleanup, photo edits, image creation, and powerful writing tools, creating new experiences for users worldwide. A Bloomberg report flagged performance concerns with upcoming Siri features in the iOS 26.4 beta, but early betas commonly expose issues that testing exists to find and fix. Apple intends to integrate with additional external AI services and has engaged with providers including Google, Perplexity, and Anthropic. Discussions appear focused on access costs and third-party commitments to strict SLAs. Scaling to serve billions of smartphone users will require extensive infrastructure spending and will take time given water, energy, and hardware limits.
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